OVER AND OVER Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

over and over

adverb

Definition of over and over

as in often

many times the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage

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Recent Examples of over and over Regehr was relentless and merciless, and Oilers fans had to witness it over and over again. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 This production feels like a fleeting moment — a reunion of friends and collaborators retelling a myth that is recounted over and over again. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Greek mythology is full of colorful, physical descriptions, often repeated over and over again. — Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over

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Adverb

In practical terms, that means getting in a line of biblical proportions, often under a blazing sun, and hoping for the best.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
Naturally, those walks have often turned into quests for something cold, boozy and blended.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

Anderson’s injury record is slightly worse by virtue of a stress fracture in his back that kept him out for four months in the middle of the 2023-24 season, but over the two subsequent campaigns both have been near-constantly available.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Clark is the one constantly subjected to excessive physicality from other WNBA players, and Armour still finds a way to make the aftermath her responsibility.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

As Ruiz tried to help Carson Palmquist navigate the early innings Tuesday, though, he was spotted looking over to the dugout frequently before pitches.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Measures could include reducing groundwater pumping and operating river locks less frequently, to limit saltwater flowing in.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

But for each team member’s limited time in front of the cameras, one name kept coming up again and again when asked who has impressed so far this offseason.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Every place on this list has been vetted and endorsed, again and again, by the world’s most exacting travelers.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of again and again

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